Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan 

5.0/5 (30 reviews)
  1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr,, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

Manhardt Charters on Lake Michigan catch Salmon and Trout in record numbers and this is what they will take you out to do. They are so successful in their fishing excursions that every guest has a huge smile on their face and a fish on their rod. The crew is led by Captain Robert Manhardt who has been fishing this lake for many years, and knows exactly where to go to make each trip an adventure on the Lake Michigan.

Capt. Robert will take you fishing on a 32’ Wellcraft offshore sportfishing boat, powered by two 360 HP Mercruiser engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. The speedy vessel will take you to your fishing grounds quickly and comfortably. It contains a bed, a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a toilet which is a huge plus for the whole family.

This beautiful lake spans over 22,404 square miles, and is the second largest of the Five Great Lakes of North America. It has a healthy population of both Trout and Salmon, ranging from Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Coho and Chinook Salmon.

These fish are all excellent to eat and have good game qualities, too. You’ll have a good workout catching them as well as a delicious and fresh dinner when you get back home.

Capt. Robert will clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip so all you have to do is think of a recipe you want to use for dinner preparation. You will have all the fishing gear and baits on board, as well as downriggers, and a first mate to help you reel in.

Join Manhardt Charters on Lake Michigan and have a fishing adventure you’ll remember for years to come!

Robert Manhardt

Captain

Robert Manhardt

14 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 21
Price for up to 6 people
US $695 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 21
Price for up to 6 people
US $795 
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 21
Price for up to 6 people
US $795 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 21
Price for up to 6 people
US $995 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (38)

What a trip!!!
What a trip!!!
A record day!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

91%

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Jill E.
Jill E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A record day!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024

What a great guy , great boat, great day! Rob is such a kind + easygoing guide. He was patient with our questions and told us some entertaining stories. I took three boys (12, 15 and 16) on a 6 hour trip. Well worth the money! Lovely views of the city and lake. Terrific fishing! We brought in a lot of fish and the last one of the day was a record breaking Rainbow. We took it home to be mounted. Catch of a lifetime - especially for the 12 year old who reeled it in. You can’t go wrong hiring Rob! (Shout out to Lukas his first mate too. Also great!)

What a great guy , great boat, great day! Rob is such a kind + easygoing guide. He was patient with our questions and told us some entertaining stories. I took three boys (12, 15 and 16) on a 6 hour trip. Well worth the money! Lovely views of the city and lake. Terrific fishing! We brought in a lot of fish and the last one of the day was a record breaking Rainbow. We took it home to be mounted. Catch of a lifetime - especially for the 12 year old who reeled it in. You can’t go wrong hiring Rob!...  

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 Jill E. recommends Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan

Thomas I.
Thomas I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great

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5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 17, 2024

We had a great time fishing, the boat was well maintained and cleaned. Rob was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us on fish. Great time for all and will book again when in town.

We had a great time fishing, the boat was well maintained and cleaned. Rob was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us on fish. Great time for all and will book again when in town.  

 Thomas I. recommends Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan
Robert Manhardt
Robert Manhardt (The Captain)
Replied on September 19, 2024
Thank you for the great review. I look forward to seeing you again.

Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a trip!!!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 2024

Captain Tob and first mate Lucas were first rate all the way. They are extremely knowledgeable and experienced and lots of fun as well!! We caught our limit with time left to spare.

Captain Tob and first mate Lucas were first rate all the way. They are extremely knowledgeable and experienced and lots of fun as well!! We caught our limit with time left to spare.  

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 Jennifer H. recommends Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan
Robert Manhardt
Robert Manhardt (The Captain)
Replied on August 6, 2024
Thank you for the review.

Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome

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Full Day Trip on May 11, 2024

Our trip with captain rob was a fun filled day! We learned a lot and caught a lot of fish! Rob is very knowledgeable, we felt safe and had a great day! Highly recommend him for your next trip.

Our trip with captain rob was a fun filled day! We learned a lot and caught a lot of fish! Rob is very knowledgeable, we felt safe and had a great day! Highly recommend him for your next trip.  

 Lindsay B. recommends Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan
Robert Manhardt
Robert Manhardt (The Captain)
Replied on May 12, 2024
Thank you for fishing with me, I had a blast with you guys. Hope to see you soon.
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Stacey R.
Stacey R.

Kansas City, MO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with Captain Rob

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 3, 2022

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Rob that exceeded our expectations! Captain Rob and his First Mate were very knowledgeable, friendly and highly experienced. Our three boys had a blast with 14 total fish caught and we made memories that will last a lifetime. Our next trip to Milwaukee we will be booking again with Manhardt Charters!

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Rob that exceeded our expectations! Captain Rob and his First Mate were very knowledgeable, friendly and highly experienced. Our three boys had a blast with 14 total fish caught and we made memories that will last a lifetime. Our next trip to Milwaukee we will be booking again with Manhardt Charters!  

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 Stacey R. recommends Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan
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Robert Manhardt
Robert Manhardt (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2022
Thank you so much Stacy for the review. It truly was our pleasure to fish with your family.
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FAQs about Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan

What are the trip rates for Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan?

Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $695 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $995 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan?

When you book a trip with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet We have a fully closed private toilet on board for those unexpected times.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan?

Trips booked with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning your catch is part of the trip, you will not be charged extra for this. )
  • First Mate (We have fully trained top of the line first mates that will work hard to get you fish. )
What types of fishing does Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan offer?

Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We travel to where the fish are, weather it's 1 mile or 10 miles offshore.)
What fishing techniques does Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan offer?

Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan offers the following fishing technique:

  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan?

Top targeted fish species with Manhardt Charters Lake Michigan include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Your captain

Robert Manhardt

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2016

Captain Robert is a kind and welcoming person, who loves taking guests out on fishing adventures. He is also loved by all his guests and constantly gets great reviews from them. Robert provides a first class service and gives professional advice whenever asked for.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Lake Michigan

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

We travel to where the fish are, weather it's 1 mile or 10 miles offshore.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

We have a fully closed private toilet on board for those unexpected times.

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Cleaning your catch is part of the trip, you will not be charged extra for this.

First Mate

We have fully trained top of the line first mates that will work hard to get you fish.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Bring the hole family kids are always welcome on board.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Milwaukee right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
SalmonSalmon